L. Michelle Smith brings her book Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, sharing stories of how Sunday school, adult classes, and community involvement helped shape leadership, speaking skills, and social awareness from a young age. She breaks down how the Black church instills courage, resilience, and the ability to speak truth to power.

More from L. Michelle Smith.

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Turning Stone Enterprises is hiring across multiple areas, and Michelle Cooper is here to guide you. She joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to explain how Walk-In Wednesdays give you the chance to meet with hiring managers, explore seasonal and permanent positions, and grow your career across one of New York’s largest resort and convention enterprises.

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Whether you’re buying new, used, or leasing, the sticker price is only the beginning. Mike Jennings joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to walk through the real, ongoing costs of owning a vehicle, insurance, repairs, routine maintenance, fuel, and more. Plus, smart research tips and how technology is changing the buying process.

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Following a board vote that removed her from her positive, effective immediately, Twiggy Billue is speaking to about the decision and what comes next.

In an interview with George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation, Billue thanked members of the community for what she described as overwhelming support and confirmed she plans to appeal the board’s decision. Billue denied any wrongdoing related to the allegations brought against her.

She tells George the removal was unanticipated, though not a shock, and pointed to the lack of transparency in the process leading up to the vote.

The full interview can be viewed below.

Billue says the fight isn’t over, for her seat, or for the children and families of the district. A legal defense fund has been created to support the appeal.

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George Kilpatrick sits down with educator and community leader Alonzo Graham to discuss FreedomCuse, a new literacy initiative launching this summer. Focused on 2nd through 4th graders, the program combines reading, leadership development and social-emotional learning to help students stay engaged and supported.

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It may be cold outside, but the fun is heating up. Steve Becker shares what’s ahead for the annual Syracuse Winter Fair. Three days of food, entertainment, fireworks and more, January 30th through February 1st, at the Empire Expo Center.

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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and George Kilpatrick sits down with Dr. Frankie Quarles to help break down what every woman, and every family, should know. He shares why screening and HPV vaccination matters and what patients can do to protect their health through early detection and follow-up care.

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It’s a full plate with America’s Money Maven, Vicki Brackens! This week, Vicki breaks down the stages of financial growth, how AI is changing the game for your money and career, and highlights exciting community milestones in Syracuse. All in one conversation – from the Micron groundbreaking to intergenerational wealth initiatives.

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The late Diane Nash, one of the Freedom Riders and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, reminds us that nonviolence action works, and the fight for justice never ends. Her advice to today’s generation: find the issue that moves you, step up, and be part of the change.

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Syracuse NAACP leaders Gwen Muok and Don Johnson join Inspiration for the Nation to share details about their February 7th fundraiser at Syracuse Stage, ways to support the cause and get involved.

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